"MARLIN MODEL 1897 DELUXE LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 156555. Cal. 22. 24" rnd bbl, full magazine, combination front sight, open rear seat, tang mounted coarse knurled post tang sight. Mounted with fancy grain walnut, d-styled checkered pistol grip with serpentine grip, Marlin logo checkered hard rubber buttplate, d-style checkered forend. Investigation of inside tang area reveals assembly number "555" on left side of top tang. Top tang channel of stock is marked with serial number "156555". PROVENANCE: Dr. Frank Miller Estate Collection. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl and outer mag tube retain 95-97% original blue with a few minor scuffs and scratches and a couple of small areas of very shallow oxidation. Receiver has most of its original case colors, bright in protected areas and dulling on the remainder mixed with a few areas of shallow surface oxidation. Hammer shows dark, original case colors as well as the lever with thinning to gray on bottom. Stock is sound with crisp checkering. A few minor nicks and scratches and shallow depressions on left side and retains most of its fine Deluxe finish. Forend is sound with a minor chip on right side near receiver, good checkering and retains most of its fine Deluxe finish. Mechanics are crisp, dark bore with some scattered pitting with distinct rifling. 4-35703 BDT144 (2,500-4,000)"
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